Compost is often called black gold because it is rich in nutrients and beneficial microbes. When added to garden soil it has transformative powers, improving structure and texture, increasing airflow ...

No matter how much you make, there’s never enough compost to go around. So pick your system and get started. By Margaret Roach How’s that compost coming? If you live in a New York City apartment, it ...

Compost keeps yard and kitchen waste out of landfills and makes one of the best natural soil amenders. Here’s a primer on how to compost, what to compost and types of composters. How to compost Mix ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Here’s a confession from a longtime composter: Putting food waste in a separate kitchen receptacle actually feels good because it’s such an easy way to improve the world. Organic materials such as ...

Here's a practical guide to getting started at home. Bokashi composting is a bit different from other methods in that it's actually a fermentation system. (Bokashi is a Japanese word for "fermented ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Cold composting is the process by ...